Meaning
To receive, especially with a consent, with favour, or with approval.
Etymology
Origin: Old English
First attested about 1380. From Middle English accepten, borrowed from Old French accepter, or directly from Latin acceptō, acceptāre (“receive”), frequentative of accipiō, formed from ad- + capiō (“to take”). Displaced native Old English onfōn.
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NYT Puzzle Appearances
Accepted in 11 recorded puzzles: